Case Analysis Format
SHORT CASE FORMAT:
Title Page
I. Time Context * An indication of the time or period when the decision-maker/s will start to plot the feasible solutions to the case (Provide justification)
II. Viewpoint * Indicates the main decision-maker/s in the case * Indicates the main person-in-charge or accountable party in the solution and plan of action * (Provide justification)
III. Problem Statement * Analysts to provide the main problem in the case * As a major part of the Case Report, analysts are expected to determine the main problem and eliminate all the symptoms that can be points of confusion when determining this area * Should be in interrogative form
IV. Statement of Objectives * Analysts to indicate both short-term and long-term goals of the organization * Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound (SMART) goals are expected to be provided by the analysts * Minimum of 3 objectives
V. Areas of Consideration * Analysts to indicate the major information surrounding the company * Analysts to indicate major issues that could be the cause of the problem * Analysts to formulate Assumptions in aiding them in the Case * Analysts to indicate major points that could help in formulating solutions or alternative courses of action
* Main Component: SWOT Analysis
- Strengths and Weaknesses can be identified in the following areas: A. Management B. Marketing C. Finance / Accounting D. Production / Operations E. Research and Development F. Management Information Systems
- Opportunities and Threats can be identified in the following areas: A. Target Market B. New Entrants C. Technology D. Socio-cultural (demographics) E. Economic F. Political-Legal landscape
VI. Alternative Courses of Action (ACAs) * Analysts to formulate specific and thorough solutions to
Title Page
I. Time Context * An indication of the time or period when the decision-maker/s will start to plot the feasible solutions to the case (Provide justification)
II. Viewpoint * Indicates the main decision-maker/s in the case * Indicates the main person-in-charge or accountable party in the solution and plan of action * (Provide justification)
III. Problem Statement * Analysts to provide the main problem in the case * As a major part of the Case Report, analysts are expected to determine the main problem and eliminate all the symptoms that can be points of confusion when determining this area * Should be in interrogative form
IV. Statement of Objectives * Analysts to indicate both short-term and long-term goals of the organization * Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound (SMART) goals are expected to be provided by the analysts * Minimum of 3 objectives
V. Areas of Consideration * Analysts to indicate the major information surrounding the company * Analysts to indicate major issues that could be the cause of the problem * Analysts to formulate Assumptions in aiding them in the Case * Analysts to indicate major points that could help in formulating solutions or alternative courses of action
* Main Component: SWOT Analysis
- Strengths and Weaknesses can be identified in the following areas: A. Management B. Marketing C. Finance / Accounting D. Production / Operations E. Research and Development F. Management Information Systems
- Opportunities and Threats can be identified in the following areas: A. Target Market B. New Entrants C. Technology D. Socio-cultural (demographics) E. Economic F. Political-Legal landscape
VI. Alternative Courses of Action (ACAs) * Analysts to formulate specific and thorough solutions to